Cost of govt’s Hajj package still lowest compared to other countries: DG Hajj

ISLAMABAD:This year’s cost of government Hajj 2022 scheme is still lowest among other countries and three star accommodation with comfortable rooms have also been provided to intending pilgrims in both holy cities under government hajj scheme, Director General Abrar Ahmed Mirza in Saudi Arabia said on Friday.   Three times quality meal is being provided […]

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Pakistan-UAE discuss further bolstering health cooperation

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Health Abdul Qadir Patel visited the United Arab Emirates and held meetings with Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum (Member of the Dubai Royal Family) and his group.   The delegation from Pakistan led by Abdul Qadir Patel comprising Special Secretary Health Iftikhar Shallwani and Dr Shabana Saleem, Director General Health.   The […]

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Eminent politician from Dir Lower Haji Bakht Baidar passes away

PESHAWAR:Former provincial minister and divisional president Pakistan Peoples’ Party, Lower Malakand Haji Bakht Baidar Khan passed away after being admitted here at a hospital for diabetes and heart related problems, his family sources said on Friday.   Haji Bakht Baidar, belonging to a small village, Tarnao, Kityari in Dir Lower was a very active political […]

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likely to get new gas connections in next fiscal year 2022-23

ISLAMABAD:Target has been set to provide gas to approximately 736,060 new consumers during the next fiscal year 2022-23 across the country but subject to approval/revision by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).   According to official data, the gas utility companies have planned to invest Rs 113,899 million in transmission, distribution and other development projects […]

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Sino-Pak enhancing quality infrastructure connectivity to reduce trade deficit

BEIJING: To reduce Sino-Pak trade deficit and boost trade facilitation, a research on China-Pakistan quality infrastructure establishment and connectivity was initiated recently by the Development Research Center, State Administration of Market Regulation of China.   Data from China Customs shows that the trade deficit between China and Pakistan from Jan to Dec 2021 amounted to […]

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Legendary host Tariq Aziz remembered on his 2nd death anniversary

ISLAMABAD:Renowned radio and television host, film star, poet, and writer Tariq Aziz was remembered on his 2nd death anniversary on Friday (today).   He was born on April 28, 1936, in Jalandhar. After the partition, his family migrated to Pakistan and settled in Sahiwal, Radio Pakistan reported.   Tariq Aziz started his career with Radio […]

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